UNIT-I

1. How are composites classified? Briefly explain each type of composites with their merits and
demerits.
2. What are the metal matrix composites? Explain with suitable examples.
3. Name any two fiber and explain the structure of glass fiber
4. What are composites? What are the merits and demerits of composite materials
5. Explain properties of composite materials? What are the applications of metal matrix
composites?

UNIT-II

1. Write Strain displacement equations for an anisotropic laminate.

2. Write short notes on stress and strain with in lamina of symmetric laminate.
3. Write a short notes on stress and strain with in lamina of anti symmetric laminate
4. What are the pipes of thermosets and merits, demerits of thermosets
5. Differentiate between thermosets and thermoplastics

UNIT-III

1. Write short notes on mechanical behavior of composite materials.

2. Why are reinforcement made in the fiber form.
3. Explain the function of a matrix and reinforcement in a composite materials.
4. What are metal matrix composites and write types of matrix materials.
5. What are the types of reinforcement materials for composites and their uses.

UNIT-IV

1. Distinguish between micro and macro mechanical properties of composites.

2. Write short notes on longitudinal strength and stiffness.
3. Explain the stiffness matrix development in micro mechanical composites.
4. Define micro mechanics? What are the basics assumption and determine E1, E2 using rule
of mixture.
5. Determine the poisson’s ratio using micro mechanical composites
 UNIT-V

1. Briefly explain applications of aeronautical and aerospace composite materials.

2. Why composite materials are used for automotive applications discuss.
3. Explain general applications of composite materials.
4. Briefly explain advantages of sandwich structures and write applications of sandwich
structures.
5. Write applications of fibrous composite in aerospace, medical and automotive industries.